Hella Pagid 355021761 Low-Metallic Brake Pad Set
Hella Pagid 355021761 Low-Metallic Brake Pad Set — Product description
The Hella Pagid 355021761 is a low-metallic disc brake pad set, two pads built to OE-grade standards for European cars. The low-metallic formula gives you strong, confident stopping and better heat handling than a plain organic pad, so the brakes bite the way the car was designed to. A straightforward replacement for worn pads riding on a standard cast-iron rotor.
This is a Hella Pagid low-metallic disc brake pad set, part number 355021761, supplied as a set of two pads. Hella Pagid is Hella's dedicated braking line, and it's one of the names that shows up as original equipment on a lot of European cars. So when you fit these, you're putting on a pad built to the kind of standards the car left the factory with.
Low-metallic is the formulation here, and it's worth knowing what that means before you order. A low-metallic pad starts with an organic friction base and blends in a measured amount of steel fiber. That small dose of metal does two useful things. It pulls heat out of the pad and rotor faster, and it gives you a firmer, more confident bite when you're hauling the car down from highway speed. Compared to a plain organic pad, you get more stopping power and better fade resistance on a long downhill or a spirited drive.
Who's this for? Anybody replacing worn pads on a European car who wants an OE-grade part without paying the dealer counter price. If your current pads are down to the wear line, squealing, or leaving you with a longer pedal than you'd like, a fresh set brings back the braking the car was designed to have. These are a straight disc-brake replacement, so they drop into a standard caliper and ride on a standard cast-iron rotor.
One thing to get right up front. These pads aren't made for ceramic composite brake discs. If your car came with the optional ceramic brake package, this isn't the pad for it. For the great majority of cars running normal cast-iron rotors, you're good. And if your car offered an optional sport or big-brake setup, measure your pad and caliper before ordering so you match the right size.
Fitment matters more than anything on a brake job, so don't guess. The cleanest way to confirm this set is yours is to pull the number off your old pad, or your vehicle's OE brake pad number, and cross-reference it against part number 355021761. That takes the guesswork out. Brake pads are one of those parts where close enough isn't a thing, and a two-minute cross-check saves you a return.
Installing them is a job most weekend mechanics can handle with hand tools and a caliper piston tool. The set gives you two pads, so check whether your job needs one set for a single wheel or a pair of sets to cover the full axle. When you bed them in, take it easy for the first hundred miles or so. A proper bed-in is a series of moderate stops that let the friction material transfer evenly onto the rotor face. Skip that and you can end up with uneven deposits and a pulsing pedal. A little high-temperature grease on the caliper slide pins and the back of the pad keeps things quiet, too.
Low-metallic pads do throw a bit more brake dust than a ceramic pad, and they can talk to you a little until they're bedded in. That's normal for the formula, and it's the trade-off for the extra heat handling and bite. Keep your wheels rinsed and you'll barely notice. For a daily-driven European car that you want to stop the way it should, this Hella Pagid set is a sensible, honest replacement.
Hella Pagid backs this set with a full manufacturer warranty, and every set carries the same part number and UPC so you can verify exactly what you're getting. We keep the popular European pad numbers on the shelf, and in-stock sets ship the same day when you order before 3 PM Eastern. Not sure this is the right pad for your car? Send us the year, make, and model, or the OE number off your old pad, and we'll help you confirm it before you buy.
Key Features
- Low-metallic friction formulation blends an organic base with a measured amount of steel fiber, so you get strong stopping power with better heat handling than a plain organic pad
- Set of two Hella Pagid pads, packaged as a matched replacement set for a clean brake job
- Manufacturer part number 355021761, a Hella Pagid catalog number you can cross-reference against your vehicle's OE brake pad number
- Hella Pagid engineering, a braking line that supplies OE-grade friction parts for European cars
- Built for standard cast-iron rotors and not for use with ceramic composite brake discs, so you match the pad to the right rotor
- Direct disc-brake replacement that drops into a standard caliper for an OE-style fit
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- Authorized Hella Marine reseller, full manufacturer warranty
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Technical specifications
| Title | Hella Pagid Low-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Set |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hella |
| Manufacturer | Hella Pagid |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 355021761 |
| UPC | 4082300493412 |
| Friction Material | Low-Metallic |
| Product Type | Disc Brake Pad Set |
| Set Quantity | 2 pads |
| Position | Rear axle |
| Vehicle Application | European passenger cars |
| Ceramic Disc Compatibility | Not for use with ceramic brake discs |
| List Price (MSRP) | $72.01 |
Frequently asked questions
What are low-metallic brake pads?
They're a friction material that starts with an organic base and blends in a small amount of steel fiber, usually well under a third of the mix. That bit of metal helps the pad shed heat and gives a firmer bite than a fully organic pad, while staying quieter and gentler on the rotor than a heavy semi-metallic pad.
Are low-metallic brake pads any good?
For most street-driven cars, yes. You get strong stopping power, good fade resistance when the brakes get hot, and less noise than an aggressive metallic pad. The trade-off is a little more brake dust and some break-in noise until they're bedded in.
What's the difference between low-metallic and semi-metallic pads?
It comes down to how much metal is in the friction mix. Semi-metallic pads carry a higher metal content for maximum high-heat durability, which can mean more noise and rotor wear. Low-metallic pads use less metal, so they run quieter and easier on the rotor while still handling heat far better than a plain organic pad.
How many pads come in this set?
The set includes two pads. Check whether your brake job needs a single set for one wheel or a pair of sets to cover the full axle, since that depends on your car's caliper layout.
What vehicles does this set fit?
It's a Hella Pagid pad for European passenger-car applications. Brake fitment is exact, so confirm it by matching part number 355021761 or your vehicle's OE brake pad number before you order. Send us your year, make, and model and we'll help you check.
Can I use these with ceramic brake discs?
No. Hella Pagid low-metallic pads aren't made for ceramic composite brake discs. They're built for standard cast-iron rotors, which is what the great majority of cars run. If your car has the optional ceramic brake package, this isn't the right pad.
Do these pads include a wear sensor?
This listing is for the disc brake pads. Many European cars use a separate electronic pad-wear sensor that's replaced along with the pads, so confirm whether your car uses one and replace the sensor as your service calls for.
Do I need to bed in new brake pads?
Yes, and it's worth doing right. After install, make a series of moderate stops from moderate speed and let the brakes cool between them, easing off for the first hundred miles or so. That transfers the friction material evenly onto the rotor and helps prevent a pulsing pedal and squeal later.
Will these fit if my car has sport or upgraded brakes?
Maybe, but don't assume. Cars with an optional sport or big-brake package often use a different pad size. Measure your existing pad and caliper, or check your OE pad number against 355021761, before ordering.
